Thorn
Pronunciation: [ th-AWRN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thorn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 302 babies have been named Thorn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thorn is past its peak , currently ranked #29,569 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,569
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Thorn
Thorn is a boy name .
Thorn is currently ranked #29,569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thorn include Tho, Thy, Thie, and Thokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Thorn include Thorin, Thor, Thoren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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